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Overview

Fancy Nancy thinks butterflies are simply exquisite. And that is why she can't wait for her friend Bree's Butterfly Birthday. It's going to be the fanciest birthday party ever!

But when Nancy finds out she can't go because her grandparents' fiftieth anniversary party is the same day, she is furious. (Mad is way too plain for how she feels.) How Nancy overcomes her disappointment and reconnects with her family is a fun and meaningful story for young readers.

Perfect for fans of the Eloise and Olivia books. From the dazzling New York Times bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

About the Author

Jane O’Connor is an editor at a major publishing house who has written more than seventy books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She resides (that’s fancy for lives) with her family in New York City.

Robin Preiss Glasser actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans, drawing. She has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She won the Children’s Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin and her family live in Southern California.

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Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly

Editorial Reviews

Frilly glamour queen Nancy can't wait for her best bud Bree's upcoming Butterfly Birthday. But wait! The most stylish birthday this side of Paris is scheduled for the very day of the 50th anniversary of Nancy's grandparents! Has fate ever struck a crueler blow? Fortunately, author Jane O'Connor and artist Robin-Preiss Glasser have concocted a picture book that successfully extracts Fancy Nancy from her Major Life Crisis.

Fancy Nancy never uses a short plain word when a fancier one will do. She loves to speak in French and is positive that butterflies understand French. Her friend Bree is having a butterfly birthday. The cake, the invitations, the costumes all carry out the butterfly theme. Nancy is excited to dress as an iridescent azure butterfly. But the best laid plans of a little girl sometimes go awry. When Nancy's mother uses fancy words to inform her about the fiftieth anniversary party of her grandparents, fancy words do not make Nancy feel any better. Mad is not a strong enough wordshe scowls, she sulks, she storms around the house. What can her parents do to help her accept the inevitable? How can Nancy forget to be furious long enough to have fun? Jane O'Connor is an editor at a publishing house. She continues to offer a thoughtful and important message. Robin Glasser's full page art captures the attention with gorgeous flowers, dressed-up dogs, twirling children and of course, exquisite butterflies. Reviewer: JoAn Watson Martin

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Bonjour Butterfly was a perfect gift for my 6-year old granddaughter. She asked me to read it immedistely.
The artwork is exquisite and the storylines are thoughtful, timely and they also showcase making good choices.
This book is delightful!

Readingmom33

More than 1 year ago

The Fancy Nancy book series is original and fresh. The books are educational and funn at the same time. An excellent chance to explore and learn new words.

Guest

More than 1 year ago

My daughter loves all the Fancy Nancy books. They never disappoint my budding diva. I enjoy reading them to her. We hope there will be more to come

Guest

More than 1 year ago

These books are so much fun for your little Divas. I love that it introduces my daughter to 'fancy' words and encourages her to expand her vocabulary even more. We started with 'Fancy Nancy' a week ago and my 4 year old already has it memorized. We just bought everything else 'Nancy' tonight. The books are wonderful, which is a fancy word for great. They encourage individuality, self expression, imagination and vocabulary expansion. And they are just fun to read!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

My three year old daughter loves this book. The illustrations are always beautiful and full of detail, and what a great way to expand on a young child's vocabulary.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Got this for my friend's daughter's birthday. A sweet story with an important message. Love this book for it's blend of cute, humor, great language and valuable life lesson! Highly recommend!

Guest

More than 1 year ago

Sweetly drawn characters with child friendly prose. Cute story with a little lesson about conversational expressions. Its a fun read aloud that I use to introduce idioms and colloquialisms. Students love to hear this book and it is always on the check out 'wait list'.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I love this book it is so fun to read about buterflies and if you like buterflies then you might want this book
Thank,s for reading
Hope you like this book

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Purchased for 3 yr old's birthday. She loved it!

mmwalker

More than 1 year ago

My four year old daughter loves this series about a little girl who loves being fancy. As you read the story she uses words like azure, extraordinary, iridescent, etc. and then says which is fancy for.... so it's a great way to add to her vocabulary.

CDH-VA

More than 1 year ago

A little girl who puts her all into being cutesy is the star in this beautifully illustrated book. How does she learn to handle disappointment? Aah! There is a story, too.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Exilent for my 3 year olds she and he bouth ask me to read it to them

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More than 1 year ago

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